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01-20-2007, 08:07 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas
Posts: 122
| | | What would you do if you had one day without Diabetes?
Wow...what a good question...saw it on another Diabetes Forum last month, and I couldn't stop thinking about it.
I can barely remember any days when I didn't have it. In fact, the one day that comes clearly to my mind was about a month before being diagnosed when I only cared about getting enough water at the state fair and could care less about enjoying the day.
A day without diabetes...I think I'd have a drink...a good glass of wine, then I'd have a cigarette...then I'd probably eat a funnel cake. Maybe go to a movie and eat popcorn and tons of milk duds in my popcorn. Then I might even go run for a while without having to worry about my BGs. Then I might talk to all those non-diabetics about how diabetics can really eat what they want (as long as they bolus correctly for it) and to stop judging them.
My diabetes turned 21 this year. And my opthamologist just told me that he would never had known I was diabetic had I not told him. Guess there are small blessings in the midst of our struggles.
Not complaining here...just dreaming. 
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~Jennifer~
Type 1 since Oct 85 (11 years old)
Pumping since Feb 99
Had beautiful healthy (and large) baby Mar 01 <Issy>
Dec 2006 A1C 8.9  , Feb 2007 A1C 7.9  , Jun 2007 A1C 8.0  , Aug 2007 A1C 7.7  , Nov 2007 A1C 7.7 , Feb 2008 A1C 7.6
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01-20-2007, 09:03 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SC
Posts: 602
| | stop worrying about it for a day
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Disabled Firefighter/Cheeseburger Lover   Don't hold your farts in, they'll travel up your spine and give ya crappy ideas! |
01-20-2007, 10:33 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 7,835
| | | Since you are type 1, I assume you are taking insulin. What is holding you back from doing any of those things you want to do?
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01-20-2007, 11:57 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sweden
Posts: 24
| | | I'd go nuts in a candy shop.
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Type 1 since february 2005.
Using Lantus & Novorapid.
Recent A1c: 4.5.
Age: 24.
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01-21-2007, 03:17 AM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 77
| | | MMmmm, one of those ultra ultra sugary, fattening and delicious Strawberry Mikshakes in a large size would be poured down my throat.
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Homeless
Out of Control
No Medical Help
Diabetic
On Pork Insulin
"The doctor says I'm crazy for wanting to get my diabetes under control"
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01-21-2007, 03:26 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lower Templestowe, Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 2,950
| | | Get smashed, no bg consequenses to worry abt!!!
Oh, those chocolatey cocktails... TGI Fridays Ultimate Mudslide... mmmmmmmmm
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01-21-2007, 03:36 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK
Posts: 1,608
| | | want a completely HONEST answer???
I probably wouldn't change anything about my diet, or what i drink...
I'd just enjoy not having to think about how much insulin i need to take and reminding myself to test all the time.... i'd very much enjoy that!
No worries for a day.
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Type 1 Since - 24/7/2006 HbA1c
13/10/2006 - 7.2%  | 15/12/2006 - 6.0%  | 29/06/2007 - 7.1% | 02/11/2007 - 7.8% | 29/02/2008 - 6.5%  | 07/08/2008 - 6.8
Insulin - Levemir and NovoRapid | Meter - LifeScan OneTouch Ultra smart  Pasta is a gift that just keeps giving... |
01-21-2007, 05:18 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 3,213
| | | One day without Diabetes wouldn't make a difference
to me. Whatever "UltraNormal" things I'd want to do
that one day would come back and bite me in the a$$
the next day. Otherwise, as far as Diabetes, I just lead
a relatively normal life.
It was RA that kicked my butt....
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01-21-2007, 05:36 AM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 1,072
| | | the same stuff I do now minus the needles....
Liz
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T2 since January 2005
levemir & novo rapid
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01-21-2007, 05:56 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ireland
Posts: 733
| | | I'd probably go wild doing everything diabetics are not supposed to do and kill myself as a result in a very short time. The freedom I'd get from not having to think about what I do or eat or drink and not having to think about making sure I have everything packed when I go away. I think we should encourage everyone to eat as we do. It would greatly improve life for most people. Liz32 says it all.
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When you throw dirt, you lose ground. |
01-21-2007, 06:04 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Santa Rosa Texas
Posts: 724
| | | Nothing different..really
Okay .. Maybe Eat Chinese... for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and evening snack.... and not have to worry about my BG levels...
Oh... and taking the right medicine at the right time...
Other than that Nothing different...
hhheeehheh... |
01-21-2007, 06:38 AM
| | Member | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: IL
Posts: 216
| | | Well a few things.
Walk 18 holes of golf without worrying about a low!!
Ride my bike 20 miles without worrying about a low and not stopping once!!!
Walk around the block without worrying about a low!!
Karen |
01-21-2007, 06:58 AM
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Posts: 5,626
| | | The same exact thing I do everyday, only without my pump. |
01-21-2007, 07:17 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON
Posts: 205
| | Nothing differently than I do now.
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Type 2, hoping to be pregnant in the new year
Pumping with my Minimed 722
A1C 12/06 - 5.8%  |
01-21-2007, 07:18 AM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,626
| | | Oh, and btw, it's possible to eat chinese, funnel cakes, and milkshakes all the time and still keep your bs somewhat in control. But non-diabetics don't do this either. Because they'll gain weight, have constant indigestion, and clog their arteries. |
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